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To mark the end of Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017, we would like to share the pledge that our carers have written: Children are at the centre of our world. We will always place the child at the centre of the fostering process and aim to act in their best interests at all times. Holistic approach. We…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , we would like to share with you some things that other Professionals working with these young people have said the following about our carers, which we would like to celebrate: ‘I feel the carers have excellent skills in managing some very difficult behaviours, these have decreased. Excellent communication.’ Quote…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , we would like to share with you some things that young people have said about their carers: ‘They are really nice down to earth people, not judgemental at all, which is nice because I feel I ‘ve been judged for my past for a long time now.’ ‘I feel…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , we would like to share with you some things that our carers have said that AFA does well: ‘Good choice of training programmes ‘ ‘Communication and support are second to none … hard to comment as they do a first class’ job as far as we are concerned!’ ‘Communication…

Having successfully sponsored Dereham Town U13s for a number of years, AFA are now venturing into the world of cricket. We are very pleased to be sponsoring Egerton Park Cricket Club in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The home club of Stuart Broad, England and Nottinghamshire star bowler and all-rounder, Egerton Park was established in 1882 and…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , we would like to share with you some things that our carers have said that AFA offers ‘To approve and retain quality care givers and (provide) support from qualified, experienced, empathetic staff’ ‘Independent fostering agencies work closely with local authorities to meet the heavy demands placed on care services,…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , our carers were asked: Can you tell us about something you have done which has made a difference to a child you have looked after? Some of their answers were: ‘Help them pass their driving test’ ‘Given a child a smile and total security’ ‘gone to court to speak…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , our carers were asked: What has fostering taught you? Some of their answers were: ‘That being in a loving family can change a child’s life’ ‘To expect the unexpected’ ‘To be vigilant, safeguarding yourself and the child’ ‘That I can help many different people through many different situations’ ‘How…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF2017 , our carers were asked: What has fostering done for you and your family? Some of their answers were: ‘Made us stronger’ ‘Given us a sense of achievement’ ‘Widened our horizons’ ‘Given everybody insight into children’ ‘Made us more understanding’ ‘[Fostering has] brought us closer together with everyone willing…

To mark Foster Care Fortnight #FCF17 , our carers were asked: “What is it you enjoy about fostering?” Some of their answers were: ‘Giving children stability, love and a chance to be the best they can be’ ‘Giving a child a stable, safe, secure upbringing and environment to develop’ ‘Being there for children through the good and…